Recensione:
Beautiful, brave and inspiring, Lil's story will have you weeping one moment and cheering her on the next. I loved it. --(Lisa Williamson, author of The Art of Being Normal)
However hard she tries to fit in, Lily is constantly bullied and even beaten up because of her weight. But when her dad hangs up a punch bag for her, she begins, gradually, to discover her own strength, until eventually she stops trying to hide, and starts trying to win. Gloves Off is an intense, original and profoundly moving verse novel, filled with the fierce, hard joy of finding your power. --(The Guardian)
A beautiful, lyrical read. Buy it for your daughters - and your sons. --(The Sun)
Descrizione del libro:
A page-turning and immersive YA novel in verse, telling the story of Lily who is mercilessly bullied at school and who turns to boxing in an attempt to fight back; a story of hope and resilience breaking through even the most difficult situations.
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